3152 Osmolator on 100 gallon

CoralsAddiction

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Can a Tunze 3152 be used on a 100 gallon tank? Is there a difference in pumps that come with 3152 and 3155 models? I have been using a 3152 on 60 gallon or less tanks. Wonder if I really need to change my ATO system. Thanks.
 
Two main issues limit the size tank the nano osmolator can be used for reliably to less than 55 gallons.

1) Since it lacks a safety back up sensor, the safety is a timer, the controller will never let the pump run for more than 3 minutes, after 3 minutes it turns off and will never run again until you cycle the power. On the 3155 the back up is the float switch, the optic sensor is the primary sensor and their is also a timer but it is 10 minutes.

2) They both use the same pump, however on the 3155, the pump speed can be adjusted to pump more, on the 3152, it is set at the slowest possible speed and cannot be adjusted.

It is possible it would work, but we don't recommend it, it is likely to be unreliable.
 
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